The top 10 hotels in the Maldives have been announced for 2018, based on the reviews on TripAdvisor, the travel website that helps find the latest reviews and lowest prices. These reviews are left by those who have already visited and enjoyed their time on these luxurious escapes. Based on traveler opinion, the following are the best 10 hotels in the Maldives.

10. Six Senses Laamu

Six Senses Laamu

Water Villa – Six Senses Laamu

Dolphin Watch at Six Senses Laami

The resort is situated within a domestic plane trip from Velana International Airport and a short speedboat ride. The water surrounding the resort is teeming with marine life and there are also a lot more to do on land. The luxury resort is a combination of on-land and over-water villas constructed of sustainable materials and set around the palm-fringed paradise.

At several lounges and restaurants their chefs prepare mouth-watering dishes, many created from produce grown in the island’s organic gardens.

9. Velaa Private Island

Velaa Private Island

Arrival at Velaa Private Island

Accommodation at Velaa Private Island

Accommodation at Velaa Private Island

Dining at Velaa Private Island

Located in the gorgeous Noonu Atoll, 187 kilometres north of Male, Velaa Private Island is an exceptional luxury retreat. This unique destination was developed to embody the very best of this unique archipelago, bathed by azure skies in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean.

Velaa Private Island has been designed and curated with privacy and comfort as the guiding principles while allowing the Indian Ocean to take centre stage. At one with nature, each of the private retreats is built using local materials, combining contemporary flourishes with interiors designed for sensory exploration.

8. LUX* South Ari Atoll

LUX* South Ari Atoll

Over Water Villa at LUX* South Ari Atoll

Accommodation at LUX* South Ari Atoll

LUX* Me Spa at LUX* South Ari Atoll

LUX* South Ari Atoll

The picture-perfect island of Dhidhoofinolhu is home to LUX* South Ari Atoll, a luxury resort where your fantasy of a laid-back, desert island paradise is about to come true.

Here, you’ll discover 193 private villas, dotted at the water’s edge along two miles of powder fine beaches and perched on stilts above a crystal lagoon. On land or above water, sunset facing or sunrise, these super spacious rooms and suites bring an entirely original vibe of coastal, beach house chic to the Maldives.

With a 5-Star PADI dive centre, the resort’s limpid waters are a diver’s nirvana but there’s an equal abundance of snorkelling and opportunities to visit the resident whale sharks. LUX* South Ari Atoll also offers two infinity pools, floodlit tennis courts and a Technogym fitness centre while the LUX* Me spa, is host to a wellness concierge and a menu of indulgent and stimulating treatments.

LUX* South Ari Atoll boasts eight eateries and five bars. East Market is a sophisticated take on a bustling local night market. Umami offers fine dining from separate sushi, teppanyaki and robata counters as well as the Maldives’ largest selection of sakes and Japanese whiskeys. Allegria, Senses and MIXE stimulate international palettes and the new Beach Rouge introduces the dolce vita of a fashionable beach club to the island.

LUX* wouldn’t be LUX* without a few surprises. Expect island-roasted coffee in Café LUX*, impromptu screenings at cinema paradiso and the chance to hang your hopes on our magical tree of wishes.

7. Constance Moofushi

Constance Moofushi

Constance Moofushi

Dining at Constance Moofushi

Wellness at Constance Moofushi

Set on its own secluded island, Constance Moofushi is a perfect combination of luxury and simplicity where everything is taken care of with the All-Inclusive Package – from premium drinks, exquisite cuisine to luxurious accommodation.

From snorkelling exploration, sunset cruise with a traditional Dhoni to dolphin search and big game fishing Maldivian style, the resort does not fail to deliver experiences. All villas are built and decorated with wondrous tones of nature with a hint of Constance chic. Feast on fresh seafood and treat your palate to the finest wines in the sand floored restaurant.

6. Kandolhu Maldives

Kandolhu Maldives

Kandolhu Maldives

Kandolhu Maldives

Kandolhu Maldives

Located 70 kilometres south west of Male’ in North Ari Atoll, Kandolhu is an idyllic Maldives hotel which can be reached in 25 minutes by seaplane.

Kandolhu is an exquisite Maldives resort which features just 30 villas that perfectly combine natural elements of the Maldives with modern architecture and creature-comforts, in creating an experience so memorable that it will stay with you forever.

The island is lush, with wide sandy beaches surrounding the emerald green and is home to one of the most colourful and lively house reef in the Maldives.

5. JA Manafaru

JA Manafaru

JA Manafaru

Stay at JA Manafaru

Dining at JA Manafaru

Dining at JA Manafaru

This exclusive hideaway in Maldives is about 320 km north of Male’. Luxuriate in plush surrounds and set against a backdrop of stunning vistas, here magical moments are captured and senses are rejuvenated.

Dive into one of three pools or sail away on a wave of serenity across the ocean blue. As befitting Maldives’ best hotels, no island escape is complete without a host of activities designed for invigoration, rejuvenation or exhilaration.

Expect the exceptional when it comes to satisfying your taste buds at one of the best hotels in the Maldives. From traditional Maldivian cuisine to Asian-fusion fare, or a grilled seafood feast, seven scenic dining destinations cater to all your dining desires.

4. Mirihi Island Resort

Mirihi Island Resort

Mirihi Island Resort

Mirihi Island Resort

Mirihi Island Resort

Mirihi is located in the South Ari Atoll, reachable from Male on a 30-minute picturesque seaplane flight. Due to its size and limited number of Villas, Mirihi is considered as being one of the smallest islands in the Maldives.

This emerald gem is just 350 meters long and 50 meters wide with palm-fringed beaches and sand as soft as powder, inviting you to leave your shoes behind for the duration of your stay. Only a few meters into the sea, our spectacular house reef await you.

3. Soneva Fushi

Soneva Fushi

Activities at Soneva Fushi

Dining at Soneva Fushi

Soneva Fushi

Coming 3rd of the list is Soneva Fushi, hidden among dense foliage within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi inspires the imagination. The resort’s down-to-earth personality is reflected in its nature-inspired architecture. If the experiences are magical, the philosophy is simple; no news, no shoes.

One of the uniqueness of this resort is the observatory. Peer through the lenses of the state-of-the-art telescope and set your eyes upon the Plough of Saturn and its serene, translucent curves. Count the moons of Jupiter. Take advantage of our remote island locale, and see celestial bodies invisible from Europe and much of the world. Moreover, Soneva Fushi is the first resort in the world to introduce 3D astronomy in the property.

In addition to this, the resort offers a range of activities for families & children. Moreover, it is a heavenly escape for those who love the waters. As it is within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the marine life around the resort is unlike any other in the Maldives.

2. Baros Maldives

Baros Maldives

Arrival at Baros Maldives

Sunset at Baros Maldives

Water Villa with Pool at Baros Maldives

Taking 2nd is Baros Maldives, a luxury hotel resort on a small coral island in the Indian Ocean ringed by a sandy beach and a living house-reef. Just 25 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, it is an award-winning boutique resort renowned for discreet, personalised service excellence.

Beach Villa of classic elegance, set in lush vegetation, and secluded Water Villas, many with private pools; Baros Maldives is one of the most romantic resorts in the Maldives, the perfect honeymoon getaway. Inspired by Maldivian traditions of heartfelt hospitality, Baros luxury hotel Maldives is a tropical island dream come true, with fine cuisine, a garden Spa, a gym, an overwater swimming pool, individualised excursions and underwater experiences.

1. Gili Lankanfushi

Gili Lankanfushi

Gili Lankanfushi

View from Accommodation

Private Dining Experience at Gili Lankanfushi

Gili Lankanfushi Spa

With a collection of 45 rustic-chic thatched villas hover over transparent lagoon waters, Gili Lankanfushi is the highest visitor rates resort in the Maldives and takes the 1st place in this list.

This green, serene hotel is built from sustainable materials including plantation teak, palm wood, bamboo, pine and even telegraph poles. Each villa is looked after by a ‘Mr (or Ms) Friday’, a brilliant butler/companion, who you’ll want to take home with you.

Delve into the Maldives’ theatrical underwater world with Ocean Paradise Dive Centre – a PADI-certified outlet operating at Gili Lankanfushi. Many renowned dive sites, such as Banana, HP or Rainbow Reef, Okobe Thila, Nassimo Thila, Maagiri and Manta Point are a short boat ride away from this resort.